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Out on 03 December 2026

Our Souls at Night

Synopsis

‘Absolutely beautiful’ – The Times

‘I loved Our Souls at Night’ – David Nicholls, author of One Day


Addie Moore’s husband died years ago, and so did Louis Waters’s wife, and, as neighbours in Holt, Colorado they have naturally long been aware of each other. With their children now far away, both live alone in houses empty of family. The nights are terribly lonely, with no one to talk to. Then one evening Addie pays Louis an unexpected visit.

Their brave adventures — their pleasures and their difficulties — form the beating heart of Our Souls at Night. Kent Haruf's final novel is an exquisite and moving story about finding happiness and love in later life.

Now part of the Picador Collection, a series showcasing the very best of modern literature.

‘Luminous’ – Ursula K. Le Guin, The Guardian

‘An astonishing piece of writing’ – Literary Review

Details

03 December 2026
192 pages
9781037410659
Imprint: Picador

Reviews

I loved Our Souls at NightDavid Nicholls, author of You Are Here and One Day
Gritty, painful and human . . . his novels are imbued with an affection and understanding that transform the most mundane details into poetry . . . Haruf's final novel is a beacon of hope; he is sorely missedFrancesca Wade, Financial Times
Absolutely beautifulThe Times, The Times
LuminousUrsula K. Le Guin, Ursula K. Le Guin